Renewables Top 25% of U.S. Power as Coal’s Grip Collapses
In 2025, the share of renewables in U.S. electricity generation has surpassed 25 percent. Over the course of…
China Is Leaving America in the Dust on Clean Energy
From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by host Steve Curwood…
China’s ‘artificial photosynthesis’ method converts CO2 into petrol
A team of Chinese scientists has unveiled a breakthrough method that turns carbon dioxide and water into valuable…
Solar Set to Surpass Coal in China, But There’s a Catch
China’s solar generating capacity is poised to exceed coal for the time this year, the China Electricity Council…
Homeowners say solar savings promised, higher bills delivered
HOUSTON – Since our first report this week on Frances Holt’s experience with solar panels, we’ve heard from…
Fifth offshore wind farm wins legal battle against Trump
President Donald Trump has always been crystal clear about his disdain for wind farms, but his second term’s…
The Global Power Sector Faces a Reckoning in 2026
The global power sector is at a turning point in 2026. Electricity demand growth continues to accelerate, driven…
Economic Interests Drive Chinese Climate Leadership Amid U.S. Retreat
As the United States retreats from climate policy, China signaled its rising intent to lead a transition away…
China’s Renewable Energy Revolution Is a Huge Mess That Might Save the World
Indeed, the greatest beneficiaries of China’s renewables revolution may, in fact, be consumers, both inside and outside of…
The Longest Year in History – Houston Public Media
Engines Podcast Episode: 2364 46 BC: In which Julius Caesar creates the longest year. Today, UH scholar Richard…